Piosys-15 Tablet is an antidiabetic drug (thiazolidinedione/glitazones) used along with a proper diet and exercise to control high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) in patients with type 2 diabetes. Piosys-15 Tablet works by helping to restore your body's appropriate response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar.

FAQs

Is it possible that type-2 diabetes can occur in children?

Type-2 diabetes generally does not affect healthy children and teens, but it may affect children who are obese, which is also known as Childhood Obesity.

What is hypoglycemia and can Piosys-15 Tablet cause hypoglycemia?

Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels, and it is one of the side effects of Piosys-15 Tablet . Hypoglycemia can occur if you miss or delay your food, drink alcohol, over-exercise or take other antidiabetic medicine along with this medicine. It is important to monitor blood sugar levels regularly.

How will I know that I am suffering from diabetes?

If you have symptoms like increased hunger, increased thirst, frequent urination (usually at night), unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, slow wound/sores healing, and frequent infections, contact doctor as it can be a condition of type 2 diabetes.

If my blood sugar level suddenly goes down, then what should I do?

In case you feel that your blood sugar level is going down and you are feeling weak, immediately eat sugar candies or drink sugary beverages. It will help to balance the blood sugar level in your body. So, it is advisable to keep sugar candies with you.

Can you take Piosys-15 Tablet and metformin together?

Yes, Metformin and Pioglitazone is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. Metformin and pioglitazone are used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus who do not use daily insulin injections.

In which conditions should I avoid use of Piosys-15 Tablet ?

If you have or have ever had urinary bladder cancer, diabetic eye disease (retinopathy), or kidney or liver disease, avoid use of Piosys-15 Tablet . If it is urgent consult with the doctor.